Certified Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) auditors know firsthand how identity management is a critical linchpin in maintaining security. When assessing a Defense Industrial Base (DIB) supplier's compliance with CMMC controls, identity and access management (IAM) is often one of the areas where they find significant vulnerabilities. The stakes are high: a misstep here could compromise sensitive Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and, ultimately, national security and may jeopardize a company’s reputation. And additionally, DIB revenues can suffer if they fail the audit and do not qualify for lucrative contracts.
In this blog, we share an auditor’s concerns and insights when evaluating a typical DIB’s identity solution, hoping to help others understand how to meet the CMMC requirements more effectively to protect against cyberattacks as well as land and maintain government contracts.